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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.4) | 0 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.1) | 17 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 17 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.5) | 125 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.2) | 16 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.9) | 0 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.6) | 100 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 120 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Master Gardener
During 2023, 16 participants enrolled and completed the 10 week classroom requirement of the Bourbon County Master Gardener program which covered various aspects of gardening and horticulture. The training included 15 hours of hands-on lab time where the participants learned skills such as pruning, composting, soil science, and botany. The graduates are now giving back to their local communities by volunteering 640 hours of their time to various projects. Some of the projects they have completed
